2013 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon

In contrary to America's despise of practical, sometimes stylish station wagons, BMW is bringing back the 3 Series station wagon to the United States next spring, and it will sell alongside the already on-sale sedan. This is the second variant to be released for the new generation of 3 Series cars, and the coupe and convertible still remain concealed in BMW secrecy.

The new wagon will come with the 240 horsepower 2 liter, turbocharged four cylinder, the 300 horsepower, 3 liter, and, surprise, a 3 liter turbocharged diesel inline six that should put out horsepower in the vicinity of 250.

It is essentially the same size size as the sedan, with only a negligible decrease in overall length. Inside, BMW claims the cargo area is almost ten percent larger than the current generation. That makes it have the largest cargo area in its relatively small class, but by only a miniscule difference. The wagon does have some pleasant cargo features, like a net partition, a rear window that pops open independently of the hatch, two coat hooks, four tie down hooks, a cover, and a rear seat that folds in a 40/20/40 split for maximum versatility.

The Sport Wagon will be in the same trim level organization as the new sedan. It can come in Luxury, Sport or Modern, to cater all audiences. When it does go on sale, it should be $2000 pricier than the sedan.

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